Thousands of protesters surround French army base in Niger

[S.Y.A]

Not entirely true, the biggest victims of Sikhs were Punjabi and Kashmiri Muslims.

they were, yes. but nationalist punjabis nowadays look towards ranjeet singh as some sort of a hero.

 

[_killuminati_]

One thing not appearing much in western media, been happening for more than a year.. many African countries are hoisting Russian flags.

 

[BHAN85]

One thing not appearing much in western media, been happening for more than a year.. many African countries are hoisting Russian flags.

By the other side, they dont surround American bases, and there are around 1300 USA soldiers in two bases in Niger. And around 1500 french soldiers.

But they only complain about French military presence and they dont complain about USA military presence.

So they are not asking for sovereignty. They are complaining about France, as they praise Russia and they dont complain about USA.

 

[_killuminati_]

By the other side, they dont surround American bases, and there are around 1300 USA soldiers in two bases in Niger. And around 1500 french soldiers.

But they only complain about French military presence and they dont complain about USA military presence.

So they are not asking for sovereignty. They are complaining about France, as they praise Russia and they dont complain about USA.

French have a bad record in Africa. More than a dozen countries were compelled to use French-issued CFA-Franc as their national currency, 50% of which was always placed in French treasury in Paris. France alone set the monetary policy for these countries (later, European Commercial Bank), until a few years ago. Many African leaders who tried to abolish this system were assassinated or overthrown in coups.

The CFA was pegged to the French-Franc and later, the Euro, for stability. But France regularly devalued the CFA in order to purchase African raw materials for ultra cheap prices. The opposite effect was felt in these African countries for whom it became more expensive to import.

Exchange rates fixed by France and ECB
1948: 1 CFA = 1.70 French Franc
1960: 1 CFA = 0.02 French Franc
1998: 1 CFA = 0.01 French Franc
1999: 1 CFA = 0.00152449 Euros

Many Africans managed to leave the system but many are still stuck in it. In 2020, some changes were made but the system still stands.

It is the most blatantly visible form of neo colonialism, and neither the UN nor the US or anyone else gives two shits about it.

The French are seen as villains in this part of the world, and rightfully so. So, their citizens tend to adopt in public everything opposite the French policies.

 

[BHAN85]

French have a bad record in Africa. More than a dozen countries were compelled to use French-issued CFA-Franc as their national currency, 50% of which was always placed in French treasury in Paris. France alone set the monetary policy for these countries (later, European Commercial Bank), until a few years ago. Many African leaders who tried to abolish this system were assassinated or overthrown in coups.

The CFA was pegged to the French-Franc and later, the Euro, for stability. But France regularly devalued the CFA in order to purchase African raw materials for ultra cheap prices. The opposite effect was felt in these African countries for whom it became more expensive to import.

Exchange rates fixed by France and ECB
1948: 1 CFA = 1.70 French Franc
1960: 1 CFA = 0.02 French Franc
1998: 1 CFA = 0.01 French Franc
1999: 1 CFA = 0.00152449 Euros

Many Africans managed to leave the system but many are still stuck in it. In 2020, some changes were made but the system still stands.

It is the most blatantly visible form of neo colonialism, and neither the UN nor the US or anyone else gives two shits about it.

The French are seen as villains in this part of the world, and rightfully so. So, their citizens tend to adopt in public everything opposite the French policies.

But USA has a nice record in Africa, like the impalement of Gadafi one decade ago through their rebels backed.

Not a single Niger protest in USA military bases at Niger, and more of 1300 USA militarymen deployed .

Niger people "spontaneus" protests are well driven against France and avoiding USA pimp.

 

[_killuminati_]

But USA has a nice record in Africa, like the impalement of Gadafi one decade ago through their rebels backed.

Not a single Niger protest in USA military bases at Niger, and more of 1300 USA militarymen deployed .

Niger people "spontaneus" protests are well driven against France and avoiding USA pimp.

USA hasn't colonized Africa like the French.

 

[BHAN85]

USA hasn't colonized Africa like the French.

USA helped to Gadafi impalement.

And Libya since then it's a living hell.

Worst than colonisation, colonisation bring richness.

USA brings lies and destruction.